The document discusses different properties and uses of metals such as aluminum, phosphorus, and iron. It notes that aluminum is increasingly used as an electric conductor and for cooking utensils and food packaging. Aluminum alloys are light and strong, making them suitable for aircraft and vehicle parts. Phosphorus is important for health and is used in matches. The document also discusses rust, which is the corrosion of iron when it reacts with oxygen and water, and methods for preventing corrosion, including anodizing aluminum.